Every now and then, those productions come along which provide one with the opportunity to both overcome adversities and blaze social trails for the community. This was that production. This small, brave ensemble of (predominantly) women–many of whom had never tackled Shakespeare’s text before–undertook this inverted-gender production of Shakespeare’s immortal tragedy. I am so proud of this production and, more importantly, these incredible women.

Credits:

Fight Choreography: Karla Kash & Tee Quillin

Stage Management, Scenic Design, and Technical Direction: Holly Breuer

Lighting Design: Jeff Stover

Sound Design: Tee Quillin

Costume Design: Valerie Henderson

Photography: Brian Paulette

This project proved to be quite a surprise to me. I knew this show, but not to the extent that I knew some others. So, I entered this one with an open mind. The surprise came in how deeply this “little” show touched me and this wonderful cast.

Credits:

Musical Direction: Paul Hindemith

Choreography: Amy Hurrelbrink and Kara McGhee

Stage Management: Holly Breuer

Scenic Design & Technical Direction: Holly Breuer

Lighting Design: Jeff Stover

Sound Design: Chris Rayle

Photography: Manon Halliburton

In the first of a series of short stories leading up to Brightside, the protagonist, a teenage Joe Nolan, finds himself in a compromising position. Readers learn that from a young age, people in the telepath’s life often assume they know just what he wants, when all along it’s he who understands their most personal thoughts and desires.
This story is intended for a mature audience.

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Brightside

by Mark Tullius

“THEY CALL US THOUGHT THIEVES, BUT ITâ€S NOT LIKE WE HAVE A CHOICE. ALL THE SICK, TWISTED THINGS ROLLING AROUND IN PEOPLEâ€S HEADS, WE CANâ€T HELP BUT HEAR.”

Across the nation, telepaths are rounded up and sent to the beautiful mountain town of Brightside. Theyâ€re told itâ€s just like everywhere else, probably even nicer. As long as they follow the rules and donâ€t ever think about leaving.

Joe Nolan is one of the accused, a man who spent his life hearing things people left unsaid. And now heâ€s paying for it on his hundredth day in Brightside, fighting to keep hold of his secret in a town where no thought is safe.

“[Quillin] has a quite deep and booming voice that is also, strangely, velvety and soothing. ” – Audiobook Reviewer

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Each Dawn I Die

by: Mark Tullius

Ten thoroughly twisted tales. The setting of each story varies from the next, yet the idea that permeates all of them is the authorâ€s preoccupation with discovering evil in the ordinary.